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Rebirth
Start date:	October 2025
End date:	Febuary 2026
Previous episode:	Episode: Dread
Next episode:	TBA

Episode: Rebirth is the fifth episode of Destiny 2 and the Final Shape cycle.

Description

Act 1

"An ancient threat arises."

"A mysterious voice has begun rallying the leaderless forces once under the Witness's control its command to its side. Put a stop to this threat before the Witness' work of the Final Shape can continue."

"New Stories
A cult of the Witness' creations rises, preaching a "True" Final Shape to see all transformed by Darkness."

"New Activities
Confront the Scorn, Shadow Legion and Taken invading a derelict Pyramid in Earth's orbit in search of their leader's identity."

"New Rewards
Weapons, armor, and cosmetics reveal themselves among the secrets of the Dark Brethren."

Act 2

"Delve deeper into the planet."

"Trek through Pyramid ships across the system and manipulate their inner workings to your advantage to find pieces of Tivon before his champions can."

"Exhumation: Moon
Brave the lingering Nightmares of the Lunar Pyramid and Tivon's Taken."

"Exhumation: High Coven
Survive the lingering tests of the Upender's derelict Pyramid."

"Exhumation: Titan
Dive deep under the waves of Titan to find a Drowned Pyramid."

"Exhumation: Europa
Race through the Eurpoan Pyramid against a crew of Shadow Legion."

Act 3

"Confront the Eternal Will."

"Put an end to the twisted machinations fighting for their twisted Final Shape."

"Exotic Mission: TBA
Driven to desperation, Tivon's followers have begun the process of restoring Tivon's body. Storm their temple at the edges of the system and end the threat for good."

"New Rewards
Your enemies are relentless, so your spoils are justified, Guardian."

Versus the Created

// Activities

• Congressional Offensive - Act 1

"Fight against the forces of the Dark Congression and the Nightmarish defenses of the Pyramid to claim intel on their leader."

• TBA Dungeon - Act 1

"Investigate an abandoned Awoken research station; claim remnant power from the Taken and learn dark secrets of the Techeuns."

• Exhumation - Act 2

"Trek through Pyramid ships across the system and manipulate their inner workings to your advantage to find pieces of Tivon before his champions can."

• TBA - Act 3

"Aboard Tivon's Pyramid,

Inside the core of Nessus, there exists terrible secrets and a past to be reckoned with. Complete the mission to unlock the new Exotic Auto Rifle, Choir of One."

Echoes of Power

// Rewards

"Seasonal Armor Set
The Congression believe there is a weakness in your defenses. Disprove their belief."

"Seasonal Armor Ornaments
Scour the galaxy for threats wherever they burrow and look stunning while doing it."

"Season Pass Exotic: Nemesis Star
Earn Nemesis Star by leveling your rank, or buy the Season Pass and unlock it immediately."

• Seasonal Weapons - Act 1

"Discover new armaments among the flesh that falls before your fireteam."

• Seasonal Weapons - Act 2

"A new Dark threat demands new solutions."

• Seasonal Weapons - Act 3

"A new Dark threat demands new solutions."

• Iron Banner & Trials of Osiris - PvP

"Finely tuned to leave a lasting impression on all who hear it."

• Vanguard - Pursuit

"Finely tuned to leave a lasting impression on all who hear it."

• Gambit - Pursuit

"Finely tuned to leave a lasting impression on all who hear it."

• Crucible - Competetive

"Echoes of this new Auto Rifle can be heard throughout the Pyramids of Sol... and the Crucible."

Bungie Rewards

Bungie Store Rewards

"Commemorate your feats of bravery and skill."

"Exotic Armory Collection
"

"Apostate Title Pin
Complete the Apostate title for your chance to own this commemorative medallion pin."

Season Pass

"Gear, XP, rewards! Get the Season Pass (included with the purchase of Rebirth) and instantly unlock the Seasonal Exotic weapon. Also get XP boosts that speed up Seasonal ranks and reward track unlocks."

"Season Pass Exotic
Add the catalyst and rank-100 ornament to Nemesis Star and supercharge this Exotic Machine Gun."

"Universal Ornaments
Explorers. Defenders. Guardians. Dress like you've saved the universe... several times."

"Enhanced Progression
Earn over 100 rewards, including XP boosts, Exotic engrams, cosmetics, and more rewards in Acts 2 & 3."

Silver Bundle

"Purchase the Destiny 2: Rebirth Silver Bundle and receive a new Legendary emote along with 1,700 Silver which you can use to purchase Rebirth, cosmetics, and more! Visit the Season Pass tab in-game to use your Silver and buy Destiny 2: Rebirth
One-time purchase only available during Destiny 2: Rebirth. Silver is an in-game currency used at the Eververse store.
Destiny 2: Rebirth not included with purchase."

"New Legendary Emote
Visit the Special Deliveries Terminal in the Tower to unlock your Legendary cosmetic."

"1,700 Silver
Rare coins struck during the height of the Golden Age. Ideal for buying Episodes, cosmetics, and more."

"The Eververse
Visit the in-game store where you can use your Silver to buy Rebirth and begin your adventure."

Features

New Story missions

• Dark Sermon
• Mission: Convert
• Mission: Pharisaic

New PVE activities

• Congressional Offensive (6-player activity)
• TBA (Dungeon)
• Exhumation (3-player activity)

New Gambit Maps

New Seasonal Armor and Weapons

New Exotic weapons

New Lore

• TBA: (Dusk and Dawn)
• Unconected

Appearances

Characters Guardians, Residents of the Last City, and their Allies Ada-1 Akasha (Mentioned only) Anastasia Bray (Mentioned only) Anzani Lyle (Mentioned only) Archangel Banshee-44 Camrin Dumuzi (Mentioned only) Cayde-6 (Mentioned only) Crow Devrim Kay Drifter Druis (Mentioned only) Elisabeth Bray Eris Morn Eva Levante Failsafe Fynch Glint Ikora Rey Micah-10 Niik (Mentioned only) Nimbus Quinn Laghari Rahool Saint-14 Shaw Han Shaxx Sloane Suraya Hawthorne Tess Everis The Ghost The Guardian Xûr, Agent of the Nine Zavala The Reef Austyn (Mentioned only) Illyn (Mentioned only) Ives (Mentioned only) Melorii (Mentioned only) Mara Sov Petra Venj Shuro Chi Sjari (Mentioned only) Xal Tinar Variks, the Loyal (Mentioned only) Ylaia (Mentioned only) Black Fleet and the Dread Alak-Triph, Sworn to Ir Vothec (First appearance) Nezarec, Final God of Pain (Voice only) Rhulk, Disciple of the Witness (Mentioned only) The Witness (Mentioned only) Tivon, the Eternal Will (First identified as Tivon, the Eternal Will) Nightmares Nightmare of Acteon, Silenced Mind (First appearance) Nightmare of Savathûn's Song (First appearance) Nightmare of Vereziia, Reverent of the Witness (First appearance) The Cabal Bracus Shumuv, Shadow Plunderer Taurun (Mentioned only) Emperor Calus (Mentioned only) Empress Caiatl (Mentioned only) Primus Lau'urc (Mentioned only) Tar'anurn, Champion of Typhon (First appearance) Vochun, Prelate of the Will (First identified as Vochun, Prelate of the Will) Yirix (Mentioned only) Zahn'ra (Mentioned only) The Hive Luzaku Savathûn, the Witch Queen (Mentioned only) Shin'ra, the Sorrow-Maker (Voice only) Xivu Arath, God of War (Mentioned only) The Scorn Fikrul, the Fanatic (Mentioned only) Locus of Reclamation (First appearance) Once-Xerkis, Scorned Claw (First mentioned) Sirrlaks, Technomancer’s Chosen (First appearance) Supplicant of Troksrii (First appearance) Troksrii, the Technomancer Yalaarkes, Hivebane (First appearance) The Taken Adyx, Hand of the Will Ir Vothec, the Plucked Shodom, Hand of the Will Zaror, Blighted Grasp (First appearance) Other Ahsa (Mentioned only) Akrish (First mentioned) Virish (First mentioned) Species Awoken Cabal Exo Human Psion Quassin (First mentioned) Scorn Taken War Beast Yal'a (First mentioned) Organizations Created Congression Disciples of the Witness Dune Raiders (Mentioned only) Lucent Brood (Mentioned only) Shadow Legion The Dread Locations Court of Savathûn Assemble The Sunken Pyramid Europa The Europan Pyramid The Moon The Lunar Pyramid The Nephilim Subjugated Vault Titan New Pacific Arcology The Drowned Pyramid

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